T. S. P. Jayaweera

Assessment of the Inhibitory Effect of Nisin (E234) on Salmonella typhimurium and Bacillus subtilis in Chicken Sausage

T. S. P. Jayaweera, J. M. C. S. Jayasinghe, D. N. N. Madushanka, D. G. Yasawathie & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: Nitrite is used as the main curing agent in the process of sausage production, but Nitrite has limited usage in food processing due to its, carcinogenic effect. Thus, much attention has been given to find alternative compounds to replace the Nitrite over the past decades. N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41374

Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Herbal Extracts of Curcuma longa L., Careya arborea Roxb., Madhuca longifolia (Koenig) Macbr. and Punica granatum L.

T. S. P. Jayaweera, G. M. P. J. Bandara, U. N. N. Udawatta, H. A. D. Ruwanjith & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: Development of multiple resistances against pathogenic bacteria has become a global concern at the moment. This problem has enforced scientists to search for new antimicrobial substances from various sources including medicinal plants. Hence the study was designed to determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41159

A Study on Changes in Gut Microflora, Blood Glucose Level and Lipid Profile of Broiler Chickens Fed with Murraya koenigii Supplemented Diet

T. S. P. Jayaweera, H. G. C. L. Gamage, R. M. R. B. Mahanama, W. U. N. T. S. Ellepola, D. G. Yasawathie & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2018

Aims: The emergence of multiple drug resistance to human pathogenic organisms has necessitated the search for new antimicrobial substances from natural sources including plants. Also, the non communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases represent an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJRAVS/2018/40981

Decontaminating Effect of Organic Acids and Natural Compounds on Broiler Chicken Meat Contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium

D. N. N. Madushanka, T. S. P. Jayaweera, J. M. C. S. Jayasinghe, D. G. Yasawathie & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: The study was carried out to investigate the effect of natural compounds and organic acids on Salmonella typhimurium in broiler chicken meat. Study Design: This is a laboratory-controlled experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Livestock Production,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41802

Evaluating the Impact of Bacillus subtilis on Salmonella Biofilm Formation: A Co-Culture Study

T. D. Induwara, D. N. N. Madushanka, T. S. P. Jayaweera & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Biofilms are structured bacterial communities that enhance microbial survival and significantly contribute to persistent, antibiotic-resistant infections in clinical settings. Aims: This study aimed at investigating the interaction between Salmonella spp. and Bacillus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51112

Interaction of Salmonella with E. coli and Proteus spp. in Biofilm Formation

S. U. Pathiranage, D. N. N. Madushanka, K. V. D. M. Hasintha, H. C. Nadishani, G. C. P. Fernando, T. S. P. Jayaweera & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aims: Investigate the interaction of Salmonella spp. with E. coli and Proteus spp. in biofilm formation as mono and dual-species at different time durations Experimental Design: Salmonella, Proteus, and E. coli were isolated from Broiler chicken meat, and the biofilm-forming abil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230411